Digital Manager (Publishing / Media)

NewsletterJobs.io; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Sick and personal days

Job summary

NewsletterJobs.io is hiring a Digital Manager to oversee the publication's website, online store, newsletters, Substack, and overall digital strategy. You will coordinate front-end updates, mentor a digital assistant, and collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to drive performance.

Based in New York City, this in-office role demands at least five years in a digital leadership position, with a strong background in PPC, SEO, analytics, and accessibility practices.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a digital manager or similar role.
• Degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• Proven ability to create and execute digital marketing strategies.
• Strong knowledge of PPC, SEO, and social media marketing.
• Excellent leadership and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee website, online store, newsletters, Substack, and digital strategy.
• Coordinate front-end updates and monitor digital performance metrics.
• Lead contracted developers, IT consultants, and a digital assistant.
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, development, and advertising teams.
• Lead monthly digital meetings on website health, newsletters, and traffic insights.

Skills

PPC advertising

SEO

Social media marketing

Analytics

Leadership

CMS

Email marketing

Social media tools

Accessibility compliance

Education

Degree in marketing or related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Ads

Google Tag Manager

GA4

Job description

New York, NY | Full-Time | $85,000-$100,000/yr

About The Role

The oldest general-interest monthly in America is hiring a Digital Manager to oversee its website, online store, newsletters, Substack, and digital strategy. Since 1850, the publication has shaped the nation's intellectual life through long-form narrative journalism, essays, and celebrated features. It operates as a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit.

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Director, this role manages the full digital presence for a storied publication, from preparing monthly print content for web launch to producing e-newsletters, implementing front-end website updates, and tracking performance across digital channels. The digital manager will also serve as the main point of contact for contracted developers and IT consultants, supervise a digital assistant, and co-manage seasonal digital marketing interns.

This is a five-days-a-week, in-office position in New York City.

What The Role Covers

• Overseeing and managing website design and development to ensure the web presence is current, user-friendly, and SEO-optimized
• Preparing each month's print content for launch on the publication's website
• Creating and monitoring metrics to measure the effectiveness of digital campaigns and strategies, reviewing analytical reports, and using data to improve performance
• Implementing all front-end website updates
• Producing e-newsletters
• Liaising with the fulfillment service to facilitate online subscription sales, the store, and user support
• Acting as the main point of contact for contracted developers and IT consultants on back-end updates, cybersecurity, and internal tech concerns
• Collaborating closely with editorial, marketing, development, and advertising departments
• Leading a monthly digital meeting with department heads on website health, e-newsletter performance, Substack, and traffic insights
• Staying current with digital trends and technologies and recommending new initiatives
• Directly supervising the digital assistant and co-managing digital marketing interns

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience in a digital manager or similar role
• Degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• Experience creating and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies that deliver business results
• In-depth knowledge of PPC advertising, SEO, and social media marketing
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in website editing tools, content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools
• Experience using WordPress
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for accessible digital content
• Experience with Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, and GA4 reporting preferred
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar preferred
• Benefits include 100% company-covered health care, dental and vision, 3 weeks PTO plus federal holidays, sick and personal days